If you've ever wondered about the most secretive online groups. Suffice it to say the author doesn't drag Anonymous into the light, instead she explaiIf you've ever wondered about the most secretive online groups. Suffice it to say the author doesn't drag Anonymous into the light, instead she explains who (sort of), when, where and why. The answer to 'why' Anonymous does what they do might surprise you....more

One of the best books about not only the buildings of a black in NYC but also the people who lived and died there. The author goes into detail about tOne of the best books about not only the buildings of a black in NYC but also the people who lived and died there. The author goes into detail about the design, building and rebuilding of the various buildings on this block. a side story runs through the book involving local criminal activities. To prevent spoiling the ending I will omit further details and invite readers to pick this book up at your local library like I did....more

This book sat there on the shelf in my local library, the odd font on the spine caused me to pull it off the shelf. When I saw the cover it caused meThis book sat there on the shelf in my local library, the odd font on the spine caused me to pull it off the shelf. When I saw the cover it caused me to read the inside of the dust cover after that I put it into my bag to check out. This is one of those cases where the cover did its work. Had another cover design been used or even another font been used for the title I may have not given it a second glance. In this case I'm glad I took it home.

I started reading it when I took my wife to a dentist appointment and I must admit I was sorry to see her appointment pass so quickly (her appointment was actually 2 hours long) . This is another one of those rare books that is hard to put down. After I finished reading it I gave it to my wife (another avid reader) and told her she really needed to read it. So she checked it out yesterday and I can't wait to see her reaction to it.

By now you've already noticed I've mentioned the cover and my reaction to the book but not much of the content. That's because I don't want to spoil the experience of reading it. This book by an unknown author about the grace and peace of God as He moved through the lives of the people in this book. We found out yesterday that a movie has been made of it (https://amzn.to/2q9wACV) and I will be ordering it in the next day or so....more

Christopher Hitchens was a well-known, highly regarded antitheist (refers to direct opposition to the belief in any deity). When he found himself on aChristopher Hitchens was a well-known, highly regarded antitheist (refers to direct opposition to the belief in any deity). When he found himself on a list of the world's most influential liberals he was not pleased. If anything was as much a conservative on many issues as he was a liberal on others. After reading Mr. Taunton's book I found Christopher Hitchens to be unlike many liberals of today in that he never shouted down those opposing views of that of his own. He may have disagreed with them, he may have debated heatedly with them yet he never made them feel as if their view was not important. When asked how he could be friends, close friends, with an evangelical Christian such as Larry Taunton he said I may not believe in God but he (Taunton) does. And he respected that.

A conservative, a Christian may shy away from reading about a man also known as Four Horsemen of the Non-Apocalypse(1). To do so would deprive them of a book about a very complicated yet likable man such as Hitchens was. In the end you can only wonder one thing about Christopher Hitches: did he accept Jesus before he died or not.

(1) The Four Horsemen of the Non-Apocalypse, as they were known, included Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Daniel Dennett. This is a distinct reference to the Book of Revelation within the Bible wherein the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are mentioned....more

It took a while for the author to get into the story line but it was good after that. Lots of information about the formation of Israel and their conqIt took a while for the author to get into the story line but it was good after that. Lots of information about the formation of Israel and their conquests (and defeats) along the way to being the nation they are today....more

As a follower of the space shuttle program I found this book a great resource regarding the loss of the Columbia orbiter. The details of the vehicle aAs a follower of the space shuttle program I found this book a great resource regarding the loss of the Columbia orbiter. The details of the vehicle as it broke up was one thing but the collection of the remains of both the vehicle and the crew were touching. Remote towns and areas along the path of the breakup came together as a unit to search and retrieve as many pieces of Columbia as was possible. A fact some people, myself included, didn't realize is the thousands of searchers that were just everyday folks. No training, no agenda, they just wanted to see Columbia and especially her crew returned home.

The author did not fill the book with a lot of jargon and was easy to read. His reverence, and that of others both official and non-official, of the recovery process was touching....more

As an author I've learned that the title of a book is what prompts a reader to pick it off a shelf to read. I found this title on the shelf there at oAs an author I've learned that the title of a book is what prompts a reader to pick it off a shelf to read. I found this title on the shelf there at out local library and checked it out once I read the glowing reviews on the back cover.

The book is completely different from what I expected. I expected to read all about gangs, how they operate, how they're created and what drives their rage against society. What I actually learned from the book and G (Father Greg is called G by the homies) is that there's a tender side to these boys and men. You may not know it from the tattoos and their lifestyles but there's a lot one could learn if they only gave these men and boys (most gang members are male) a chance at life.

This book should be required reading for high school students, not to deter them from joining a gang as much as to learn there are others like them. Dare I say that police academies should also have this book not only available but inserted into the training process of the officers?

Father Greg brings out not only a spiritual point of view of the gangs but also a practical view of the wants and needs of most gang members. What's the number one thing a gang member wants? A job, any job. Having a job brings them the self-respect they never had. Next, they want to be fathers, not just producing babies but Dads. Dads who dote over their children, Dads who love the children's mother... they take pride in things other fathers may take for granted.

A great read, hard to put down, I encourage you to give the book a read and I'm sure you'll agree with Jack Kornfield (author of A Path With Heart): "Father Greg, the Ghandi of the Gangs."...more

A short book at 43 pages but a vital one for those who proofread and authors who layout their own manuscripts. In David Wogan's book: Register Your BoA short book at 43 pages but a vital one for those who proofread and authors who layout their own manuscripts. In David Wogan's book: Register Your Book he included the following quote from UCLA Coach John Wooden: "It's the little things that are vital. Little things make big things happen."

In 80 Common Layout Errors proofreaders and authors alike can benefit from Lynette Smith's 30 years in the copyediting and proofreading business. She covers topics others may overlook such as: inserting or deleting blank pages at chapter changes, massaging the manuscript to omit widows and orphans.

This is a reference book so I chose the printed version over the Kindle one so I can have it here on the desk as I layout book manuscripts....more

I found this book mentioned at the end of David Woghan's eBook: The Book Reviewer Yellow Pages, be sure you get the correct one as there are some otheI found this book mentioned at the end of David Woghan's eBook: The Book Reviewer Yellow Pages, be sure you get the correct one as there are some other eBooks using a similar title. The Amazon link is here: https://amzn.to/2NmgWhM (no affiliate link in URL).

I you are an author of eBooks and/or print books then "Register Your Book" should be on the same shelf as your other important reference books. He gives you the facts about ISBN's, barcodes, copyright (this alone is worth the price of the book), and the Library of Congress. A couple of areas that pleased me were the comparison of CreateSpace and Ingram Spark and why you should buy your ISBN's instead of using the free ones.

The book is only 144 pages including several appendix sections and the index. I skimmed through it and then I sat down with pad and pencil to write down the important ideas I needed to address.

Appendix A "Timing and Timelines" which details how you should be obtaining and implementing the various registration number for your project.

Appendix B "Maximizing SEO Benefits" tells you how to get your project into the various book industry databases. Search engines and the like can't help promote your book unless you work out your SEO plan.

Appendix C "The Seven Habits of Smart Metadata Managers "Metadata is the wrapper of information that surrounds and describes our books, our company, and even us as publishers or authors."

This is a must have book even if you're an author who doesn't self-publish their projects.

Resources is a section where he tells you about purchasing ISBN's, barcodes and other items for the publishing process....more

If there were six stars on the rating bar I would have chosen it. Read this book on one afternoon after bringing it home from our local library. AfterIf there were six stars on the rating bar I would have chosen it. Read this book on one afternoon after bringing it home from our local library. After reading it I gave it to my wife to read and I will likely read it again before returning it to the library. Another one of those books where you get started and can't lay it down. Probably will pickup a copy off of Amazon to keep around for a reference.

It's as if the author has lived in my home since she described so many things I get 'stuck' on. You will be surprised at how close to home the author gets by describing the things that people (all of us) get hung up on. Many times to our own detriment. Check it out, you won't be sorry you did....more

I have never seen Mr. Shillue doing his act but this book was funny. At first he mentioned his political leanings and I almost put the book down as II have never seen Mr. Shillue doing his act but this book was funny. At first he mentioned his political leanings and I almost put the book down as I was looking for another "you're wrong - I'm right" kind of book. The book wound up being a very well-written autobiography. Funny as all get out in some parts. Other parts broke back recollections of my own life during those years. Pretty clean, a few swear words but used in the right context. His Dad must be someone to know as he is tough and funny without being a bear about it....more

I enjoyed re-reading this (my 5th time if I'm not mistaken) book by one of my favorite authors. To watch the exasperation build as Lord Foulgrin failsI enjoyed re-reading this (my 5th time if I'm not mistaken) book by one of my favorite authors. To watch the exasperation build as Lord Foulgrin fails to teach his underling who to trip up the Christian family in the book....more

Another view of the The Holocaust, this time from within France. Holocaust deniers would have a difficult time denying the relocation and murder of JeAnother view of the The Holocaust, this time from within France. Holocaust deniers would have a difficult time denying the relocation and murder of Jews by the Nazis if they were to read this book. What was an eye-opener to me was the ways in which the French themselves participated in the relocation and subsequent deaths of Jews through the years of Vichy France.

This story of one woman's network that saved 1000 Jewish children from the Nazi gas chambers was well-written and very well-researched. The lengths that Suzanne Spaak (a non-Jew) and her network went through to prevent the murder of Jewish children was amazing. She spent large sums of her own inheritance on providing sustenance for the children along with moving them out of reach to the Nazis.

What was interesting is that Vichy France cooperated fully with their Nazi in the rounding up of and deportation of 90,000 Jews. Vichy France and even modern day France feels as if they were justified in sending so many Jews to the gas chambers and death camps because the majority of those deported were "foreign" Jews instead of "French" Jews. The Nazi attack on the children displayed their hatred of the Jews by trying to murder the bloodlines in an effort to stop the younger Jews from filling the void caused by the deaths of adults.

What was interesting was the way Charles de Gaulle cast off the accomplishments of Allied troops when he stated that French countrymen were the ones who freed France from the grip of Nazi occupation. In doing so he swept Vichy France under the proverbial carpet even though he himself was working against them from the safety of London.

The pictorial section of the major subjects of the book was an extra treat....more

I remember checking this book out of our library a while back. Didn't like it then and still don't. Author has some sort of anti-America agenda that II remember checking this book out of our library a while back. Didn't like it then and still don't. Author has some sort of anti-America agenda that I just didn't care to read....more

I read half the book the first day I brought it home from the library, it's that good. The author writes not only about her job as a obituary writer bI read half the book the first day I brought it home from the library, it's that good. The author writes not only about her job as a obituary writer but her life as well. It was refreshing to read someone's stories about their lives where they learned important lessons in life....more

While I didn't care all that much for the movie I think Mr. Foster did an great job with the book. There was more tension and excitement in his novelWhile I didn't care all that much for the movie I think Mr. Foster did an great job with the book. There was more tension and excitement in his novel than there was in the movie....more

Great story about her and by her. Learning to interact with those she'd never have met otherwise made the book hard to put down. The ending of the booGreat story about her and by her. Learning to interact with those she'd never have met otherwise made the book hard to put down. The ending of the book fizzled out for me. Once she landed in Chicago she turned into kind of person she tended to make fun off throughout her stay in Danbury. The ending of the book was short and uneventful....more

As I wrote in an earlier post this book was worth the purchase just for the chapter titled "Primal Fears" where the author explains what goes in on thAs I wrote in an earlier post this book was worth the purchase just for the chapter titled "Primal Fears" where the author explains what goes in on the human brain when fear strikes. This was a fascinating chapter for me.

As for the rest of the book, it is chock full of information and advice on creating one (or more) antagonists for your current or future novel. This isn't another 'write it this way' book, instead she give you a behavior and then delves into the reasons for an antagonist acting in such a manner. One other feature in the book is her "Rogue's Galley" where she gives you examples of antagonists and protagonists on either book or movie formats. ...more

As with most books I read the cover grabbed my attention at our local library. I checked it out and took it home intent on reading it when I had a chaAs with most books I read the cover grabbed my attention at our local library. I checked it out and took it home intent on reading it when I had a chance. Once I read it through I could say Pastor Hall speaks to all of us through the woman at the well and his life experiences....more